The annual race raises money for the Take Stock in Children scholarship program. The event is organized by the Pinellas Education Foundation and is preceded by a gala, also at the Trop. The finish line for the 5K is on the turf of the Trop, with finisher photos on Ray Vision. The event includes a 5K, a one-mile fun run and a kids dash.

Registration is available online now and also on the morning of the event. It's $25 to run the 5K.

Pinellas County school superintendent Mike Grego has organized a team for the event among school employees.

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